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Do computer speakers 'go bad'?

Maggie Nolia — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:19:19 GMT

Can barely hear. Not going deaf. Do speakers 'go bad'? How to fix?

TIA.

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Maggie Nolia — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:21:19 GMT

P.S. Indicator says speakers are at 100%.

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Desertdi — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:33:12 GMT

Have you gone to SETTINGS, SOUND, then "troubleshoot" ??

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Krimpette — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:34:11 GMT

Dumb question....have you tried rebooting? That seems to solve a wealth of problems sometimes.

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auntgranny — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:35:19 GMT

I have the same problem with my computer speakers, no sound.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:42:38 GMT

Yes they can go bad but that usually takes a long time for it to happen. How old is your computer? Five years or older is an old computer and probably needs to be replaced anyway.

Make sure the drivers are updated. Also check your system settings for the sound level adjustment.

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FastDogWalker2 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:46:16 GMT

Just an idea - on my MAC there is a volume control on the keyboard on the top row. I accidentally switched it off once.

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rms1954 — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:01:39 GMT

Yes. My husband had a fairly new laptop and his went. Not all at once but it started when he was using headphones and noticed a scratchy sound. The tech guys came and replaced the speakers.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:58:29 GMT

It would be cheaper, and easier, to use a bluetooth speaker rather then getting the speakers replaced.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:30:14 GMT

@Maggie Nolia

If you are using a Mac, zapping/resetting PRAM will restore the sound.

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Maggie Nolia — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:06:40 GMT

Quickly solved problem with trip to Best Buy and $20 -- external speakers.